A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

In case she forgets

Hellbomb sends in these “Right” and “Left” wrist tattoos that Bob Paulin at 123 Tattoo and Piercing in St. Catharines did on her — what’s weird to me is that they’re more a reminder to others, since they must look upside down to her!

Comments

34 responses to “In case she forgets”

  1. Smash Avatar
    Smash

    Interesting, R L could mean “Real Life” and seeing how it is on the wrist it could have some meaning atleast thats what i thought till i read the text. anyway i like it

  2. Smash Avatar
    Smash

    Interesting, R L could mean “Real Life” and seeing how it is on the wrist it could have some meaning atleast thats what i thought till i read the text. anyway i like it

  3. Ant Avatar

    Yeah I’m such a geek I automatically interpretted RL as meaning “real life”, I like the carnie style letters. The hunk tattoo above is pretty groovy too.

  4. Ant Avatar

    Yeah I’m such a geek I automatically interpretted RL as meaning “real life”, I like the carnie style letters. The hunk tattoo above is pretty groovy too.

  5. cuntcumber Avatar

    Haha pin-up boy tattoo.

  6. cuntcumber Avatar

    Haha pin-up boy tattoo.

  7. jamie Avatar
    jamie

    i really really dig that lettering.

  8. jamie Avatar
    jamie

    i really really dig that lettering.

  9. Narcissus Avatar

    Haha, I could use a reminder like that…

  10. Narcissus Avatar

    Haha, I could use a reminder like that…

  11. Toothpaste Avatar

    i love the lettering.

  12. Toothpaste Avatar

    i love the lettering.

  13. Louie Avatar

    PLEEEEASE tell me that is a tattoo of Tyler Durden on her left forearm.
    Because I would be so beyond happy if it was! 😀

  14. Louie Avatar

    PLEEEEASE tell me that is a tattoo of Tyler Durden on her left forearm.
    Because I would be so beyond happy if it was! 😀

  15. redneckzombi Avatar

    Rad font. Well done.

  16. redneckzombi Avatar

    Rad font. Well done.

  17. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    It’s very nice but I’ve never understood why people get wrist tattoos upside down. If its for you, it should be facing you. Someone please explain?

  18. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    It’s very nice but I’ve never understood why people get wrist tattoos upside down. If its for you, it should be facing you. Someone please explain?

  19. addayak Avatar

    i seriously need something like this just not as obvious

  20. addayak Avatar

    i seriously need something like this just not as obvious

  21. Annab Avatar
    Annab

    I thought it was “real life” as well. Perhaps I need to incorporate some kind of photo-realistic tattoos soon, and have an arrow pointing at them that says “IRL.” I am a jackass. Anyway, that font kicks ass. Much better than many I’ve seen lately.

  22. Annab Avatar
    Annab

    I thought it was “real life” as well. Perhaps I need to incorporate some kind of photo-realistic tattoos soon, and have an arrow pointing at them that says “IRL.” I am a jackass. Anyway, that font kicks ass. Much better than many I’ve seen lately.

  23. hana Avatar
    hana

    that’s BRILLIANT!! I need reminder tattoos like that. Damn tricky directions…

  24. hana Avatar
    hana

    that’s BRILLIANT!! I need reminder tattoos like that. Damn tricky directions…

  25. taal Avatar
    taal

    @Kayla
    Well, do you get upper arm pieces upside down so you can see them properly when you look down? Or chest pieces?

  26. taal Avatar
    taal

    @Kayla
    Well, do you get upper arm pieces upside down so you can see them properly when you look down? Or chest pieces?

  27. Soup Avatar
    Soup

    Funny, from her perspective the letters are upside-down. I wonder if that throws her off when glancing to find her direction.

  28. Soup Avatar
    Soup

    Funny, from her perspective the letters are upside-down. I wonder if that throws her off when glancing to find her direction.

  29. Cat Avatar

    What a fantastic typeface!!! It looks like Rosewood. The artist really caught the details in the lettering. Absolutely beautiful!!

    I love typographical tattoos!!

  30. Cat Avatar

    What a fantastic typeface!!! It looks like Rosewood. The artist really caught the details in the lettering. Absolutely beautiful!!

    I love typographical tattoos!!

  31. Purchase Avatar
    Purchase

    Louie, that was the FIRST thing I thought of myself 😀 Great minds eh…

  32. Purchase Avatar
    Purchase

    Louie, that was the FIRST thing I thought of myself 😀 Great minds eh…

  33. Jess Avatar
    Jess

    She’s obviously getting at least one sleeve…having the letters facing her would look rediculous with the rest of her work if it was all facing different directions. Even if a tattoo is “for you” the aesthetic it gives overall should be considered.

    I really like the typeface as well.

  34. Jess Avatar
    Jess

    She’s obviously getting at least one sleeve…having the letters facing her would look rediculous with the rest of her work if it was all facing different directions. Even if a tattoo is “for you” the aesthetic it gives overall should be considered.

    I really like the typeface as well.

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